SMLKF (Synlait Milk) Cash Payments: $-1,072 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)

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SMLKF Synlait Milk Ltd SMLKF
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Price $0.24
GF Value $0.80
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What is Synlait Milk Cash Payments?

Synlait Milk SMLKF 30 Cash Payments is $-1,072 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates SMLKF with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.80. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Synlait Milk's Cash Payments for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $-611 Mil.

Synlait Milk's Cash Payments for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $-1,072 Mil.

Synlait Milk Cash Payments Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Synlait Milk's Cash Payments can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Synlait Milk Cash Payments Chart

Synlait Milk Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Cash Payments
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Synlait Milk Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
Cash Payments Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -532.79 -457.12 -514.03 -461.63 -610.81
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Synlait Milk Cash Payments Calculation

A company's cash flow from operations for a time period can be determined using either the direct or indirect method. The indirect method modifies the operating section from accrual accounting to a cash basis by taking the net income generated in a period and adding or subtracting changes in the asset and liability accounts to determine the implied cash flow. However, the direct method uses actual cash inflows and outflows from the company's operations directly. Cash Payments represents cash flow paid from operating activities in the direct cash flow method.

GuruFocus lists following items in "Cash Payments" section for non-financial companies:
Payments to Suppliers for Goods and Services
Payments on Behalf of Employees
Other Cash Payments from Operating Activities

Cash Payments for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1,072 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Payments →
What does a Cash Payments of $-1,072 Mil mean?
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a Cash Payments of $-1,072 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Cash Payments represents cash paid from operating activities in direct cash flow method. View historical data for Synlait Milk and its competitors.
Is Synlait Milk's Cash Payments too high?
Synlait Milk's current Cash Payments is $-1,072 Mil. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's Cash Payments compare to KHC and GIS?
Synlait Milk's Cash Payments of $-1,072 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Payments for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cash Payments depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Cash Payments should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Payments mean?
A high Cash Payments can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Payments represents cash paid from operating activities in direct cash flow method. View historical data for Synlait Milk and its competitors. Synlait Milk's current Cash Payments is $-1,072 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a current Cash Payments of $-1,072 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.80, compared to a current price of $0.24 — trading 70% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Payments is $-1,072 Mil. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Payments calculated?
Cash Payments is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Synlait Milk (SMLKF), the current Cash Payments is $-1,072 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Synlait Milk (SMLKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.24 is trading 70% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.80.

Key valuation signals for SMLKF:

  • Cash Payments: $-1,072 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.80 vs. price of $0.24 (70% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SMLKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Synlait Milk Business Description

Address 1028 Heslerton Road, RD13, Rakaia, STL, NZL, 7783
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
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